The City of Allentown is looking to honor outstanding young persons in the community.<\/p>\n
Launched in 2012, the \u201cCatch a Young Person Doing Something Right\u201d campaign is a way to recognize the numerous young people who contribute to the well-being of Allentown.<\/p>\n
According to Mayor Ed Pawlowski, \u201cAllentown is fortunate to have many committed individuals and that desire extends to our young residents too.\u00a0 The campaign is a way of showing our appreciation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Residents are encouraged to submit names of youth they\u2019ve \u201ccaught doing something right\u201d in one of the following three categories:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Volunteerism <\/strong>\u2013 For assisting someone or improving a neighborhood or the community in general.<\/p>\n Scholastic Achievement<\/strong> \u2013 Notable academic improvement and\/or academic excellence.<\/p>\n Going Over and Beyond the Call of Duty<\/strong> \u2013 for doing more than following the rules, such as making a good decision even when peers chose otherwise.\u00a0 For showing leadership skills, critical thinking, problem solving, maturity or conflict resolution.<\/p>\n Criteria:<\/p>\n Youth ages 7-18 years old, group nominations are welcomed; nominees may not be nominated by themselves or a family member; nominees must live in Allentown or go to school in Allentown; scholastic achievement nominations must be for an Allentown school; only one nomination is permitted per person.<\/p>\n Nominations are due by January 15, 2015. Nomination forms can be requested via an email request to phyllis.alexander@allentownpa.gov<\/a> or by phone 610 437-7679<\/a>.\u00a0 Completed nominations can be mailed to City of Allentown, c\/o Neighborhood Coordinator, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA\u00a0 18101 or emailed to the email address previously listed.<\/p>\n Eight youths and one youth group were honored at a January 2014 reception at Life Church.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Press Release Provided by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The City of Allentown is looking to honor outstanding young persons in the community. Launched in 2012, the \u201cCatch a Young Person Doing Something Right\u201d campaign is a way to … Continue reading NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING YOUTH<\/span>
\nMike Moore
\nCommunications Manager
\nMayor\u2019s Office
\n435 Hamilton Street
\nAllentown, PA 18101
\nMike.Moore@allentownpa.gov<\/p>\n